The Belmont Bruins (3-1) and their phenomenal offense visit Lipscomb to play the Bisons (1-3) and their superb defense. Action gets underway at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 20, 2019.
Belmont Bruins at Lipscomb Bisons Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Bisons lost big to the Duquesne Dukes, 58-36, while the Bruins easily got past the High Point Panthers, 90-51.
Belmont played a nearly flawless game. They had a solid offensive rebounding percentage of 29.7 (above their season average of 26.7) and a turnover percentage of 12.7 (better than their season average of 14.1). High Point recorded marks of 16.3 and 23.1, respectively, for those same stats. Lipscomb, on the other hand, held Duquesne to an effective field goal percentage of 0.375 (below their season average of 0.563). Ahsan Asadullah led the way for Lipscomb, finishing with 14 points and six rebounds. Adam Kunkel played a key role for Belmont with 14 points.
The Bruins dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the last game, Belmont won 76-74. Belmont launched 30 three pointers, making 12 of them (40.0 percent). Lipscomb was, on the other hand, 7-26 (26.9 percent).
It might turn into a shootout as a pair of the country’s premier offenses square off. Lipscomb ranks 49th with 110.6 points per 100 possessions and Belmont is fourth (117.7) since the 2018-19 season. Additionally, second chance points could be tough to come by for the Bruins. They rank 278th in the NCAA in offensive rebounding percentage at 25.7 percent, while the Bisons have been 11th-best on the defensive glass (defensive rebounding percentage of 76.6 percent).
Belmont at Lipscomb Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Belmont, ATS Winner – Belmont, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Belmont averages 28.2 three pointers per game, which ranks 12th in the NCAA. Lipscomb ranks 237th in three pointers allowed per game (23.6).
- The Bisons rank 85th in rebounds per game (37.3) while the Bruins rank 171st in rebounds allowed per game (35.1).
- Belmont averages 6.8 steals per game, which ranks 98th in the nation. Lipscomb ranks 174th in steals allowed per game (6.6).
- The Bruins rank 96th in blocks per game (3.8) while the Bisons rank 212th in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
- Belmont ranks first in assists per game (19.6) while Lipscomb ranks 110th in assists allowed per game (12.4).
